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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding beachgoers not to go into the water with an open wound after a resident died from a rare infection. The Rhode ...

PROVIDENCE — A Rhode Island resident has died of vibriosis, a rare bacterial infection that can be contracted by the exposure of an open wound in coastal waters, according to the state Department of ...

The reported Vibrio vulnificus cases reported in Florida in 2025 were down dramatically from last year. Here's what to know.

A novel ε-poly-L-lysine-loaded sodium-alginate/gelatin hydrogel (PSG15) has shown exceptional promise in accelerating the healing of infected wounds. This multifunctional injectable hydrogel delivers ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: In December 2023, I had an open-heart aortic valve replacement. All went well, but then I contracted a staph infection. I had to have a second procedure to remove the top four sternal ...

Smart materials are entering the wound care field — and they're learning to respond like doctors. A research team at Fudan University, led by Prof. Xiangchao Meng, has developed a hydrogel that can ...

Immediate first aid after a dog bite can reduce infection and rabies risk. Doctors explain what to do in the first 15 minutes ...